Planning for winter weather

BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer is making winter preparedness plans for Lawrence county and area residents should follow suit. “Motorists should be making…

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Lawrence County Jail near capacity

BEDFORD – Sheriff Mike Branham reported the jail was at 91 percent capacity this morning with 164 inmates. “Two years ago at this same time…

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Treasurer Kelly Mitchell joins with Indiana Youth Services Association to announce the impact of 2021 Make Good Decisions Campaign

INDIANAPOLIS – State officials working with the Indiana Youth Services Association recently concluded the latest iteration of the Make Good Decisions Campaign, a series of…

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Young-Puyear joins NAFB Hall of Fame

JEFFERSON CITY, MO â€“ Cyndi Young-Puyear was inducted into the 2021 National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Hall of Fame during the 78th Annual NAFB Convention held in…

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Columbus native earns NROTC scholarship

CULVER – Sophie Nash, a native of Columbus, Indiana, received a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship worth $180,000, Nov. 16. While the Navy…

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Coyote activity increases in wintertime

INDIANA – Coyotes are on the move, but sightings are no cause for alarm. Indiana residents are more likely to see them during wintertime. Coyotes…

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Pokagon SP Toboggan Run opens Friday

POKAGON SP – Get ready to ride, Hoosiers — Pokagon State Park’s toboggan run opens Friday, Nov. 26. Riders drop 90 feet over the distance…

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Emergency blood shortage persists as patient needs continue over the holiday season

INDIANA — As many prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and look ahead to a busy holiday season, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors across the…

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Kelley expert: Gift cards are a likely present this holiday season, due to supply chain issues

BLOOMINGTON – Amid supply chain issues resulting in emptying store shelves, the most common present under the Christmas tree this year may be a gift…

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City of Bloomington offers FREE on-street parking during Thanksgiving weekend and in City garages Saturdays in December

BLOOMINGTON-  The City of Bloomington will offer free parking on the street downtown and in City garages from Thursday, November 25 through Sunday, November 28…

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